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Islamic Art and Geometric Design
After an overview of Islamic traditions and art, young artists create their own geometric shapes and patterns using only a straightedge and a compass.
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Metropolitan Museum of Art: How Van Gogh Made His Mark
An exhibition that focuses primarily on Van Gogh's drawings. Includes many illustrations and tools to help learners develop a deep level of understanding of "how Van Gogh made his mark." Helpful extras include a glossary, interactive...
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Metropolitan Museum of Art: Knights in Central Park
Are you aware of the artistry involved in creating armor and weaponry? The Metropolitan takes a comprehensive look at the arms and armor of warriors, soldiers, and knights from four different time periods in four different parts of the...
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Metropolitan Museum of Art: Ming Dynasty (1368 1644)
The Metropolitan Museum of Art provides this informative page on Ming dynasty art from 1368 to 1644. With information and pictures this in a nice resource for study.
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Metropolitan Museum of Art: Egyptian Art
This site has a collection of images of Egyptian art. View pieces one at a time or fifty at a time (see top navigation). Includes an introduction to Egyptian art, too.
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Metropolitan Museum of Art: Art of South and Southeast Asia
This educational resource from the Metropolitan Museum of Art contains 168 pages describing numerous pieces of art of South and Southeast Asia with images and lesson plans included.
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Metropolitan Museum of Art: Greek Art Prehistoric to Classical: Ed Resource
Lengthy illustrated publication (256 pages) serves to ground readers in ancient Greek art and culture, beginning with the earliest point in Greek history through the classical period. Using examples found in its vast collections, the...
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Metropolitan Museum of Art: The Arts of Korea: A Resource for Educators
This educational resource from the Metropolitan Museum of Art contains 118 pages describing numerous pieces of Korean art with images and lesson plans included.
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Metropolitan Museum of Art: Medieval Art: A Resource for Educators
Find resources highlighting medieval art in the Museum's collection from Western Europe and Byzantium. This also provides strategies for teaching art of the Middle Ages.
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Metropolitan Museum of Art: Roman Art: A Resource for Educators
This educational resource from the Metropolitan Museum of Art describes numerous pieces of Roman art with images and lesson plans included.
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Metropolitan Museum of Art: Art of Renaissance Europe
This educational resource from the Metropolitan Museum of Art contains resources about Renaissance Europe including numerous pieces of art from that period with images and lesson plans.
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Metropolitan Museum of Art: Auguste Rodin: Burghers of Calais Educator Resource
This educational resource from the Metropolitan Museum of Art contains 32 pages describing The Burghers of Calais sculpture with images and lesson plans included.
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Metropolitan Museum of Art: Romare Bearden: Let's Walk the Block
A fantastic site that allows you to zoom in on one of Bearden's pieces. See his famous collages up close. Get information on the artist and discover his inspiration. Includes further activities for teachers.
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Metropolitan Museum of Art: Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History: Music in the Renaissance
Learn how the political, religious and economic changes in Europe during the Renaissance affected the music of the period. A slide show introduces viewers to a variety of instruments which were developed in conjunction with the new music.
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Metropolitan Museum of Art: Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History: Japan
Illustrated overviews of the art of Japan by time period.
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Metropolitan Museum of Art: Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History: Ancient Greece, 1000 b.c. 1 a.d.
An extensive site that includes an interactive timeline of Greek art. Clicking on hyperlinks take you to a detailed discussion of the individual works of art. Included are photographs of Greek architecture. A great resource for the study...
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Metropolitan Museum of Art: Mesopotamia
The Metropolitan Museum of Art image of Mesopotamian sculpture. Click on "Description," to get the full story. There are links to other information within the MET as well.
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Metropolitan Museum of Art: Timeline of Art History: Japan: a.d. 500 1000
Interactive timeline allows visitors to view representative works of Japanese art in a segmented chronology that extends from AD 500 to 1000. Includes examples from different periods in Japanese history and from all geographical regions....
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Metropolitan Museum of Art: Mexico and Central America, 1900 a.d.present
From the Metropolitan Museum of Art this is a timeline of the history of Mexico and Central America with descriptions, dates and relevant images.
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Metropolitan Museum of Art: Washington Crossing the Delaware
The Metropolitan Museum of Art presents this famous piece of American culture and provides the painting's history.
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Metropolitan Museum of Art: Charles Demuth
Charles Demuth's "The Figure 5 in Gold" from 1928 is exhibited here, with descriptive text and biographical information.
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Metropolitan Museum of Art: Costume Institute: Search the Collection
This vast collection of historical garments and jewelry contains an inventory of over 34,000 items. Includes images, dates and important facts about each piece.
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Metropolitan Museum of Art: Islamic Art, Geometric Design: Learning Activities
Examine the principles of geometric design that are the basis for the beautiful and intricate patterns in the art of the Islamic world.
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Metropolitan Museum of Art: Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History
A chronological, geographic, and thematic overview of art history illustrated with examples from the Metropolitan's collections. A stunning work of scholarship and beauty from one of the world's most influential cultural institutions.